Publisher's Synopsis
A book of 50 simplified Christmas lead sheets and chord charts, perfect for beginning musicians and people new to lead-sheet playing.
- Songs only use a few basic chords, allowing you to quickly learn and play your favorite tunes
- Everything is written in the easiest keys of C, F, and G Major and their minor keys
- Keyboard charts visually demonstrate how chords are constructed
- The handy back cover defines the most commonly used chord symbols
- The introduction gives you helpful tips for lead-sheet playing if this is your first time trying it!
- Our warm-up patterns help you get comfortable with chord playing before diving in
- Suggested accompaniment patterns keep your playing fresh and interesting
- Chords and melody are printed in large type for easy reading
- A star-rating system helps you determine the difficulty of chords in each song
- A list of the top 10 "easiest lead sheets" gets you started quickly
- 133 pages
- Angels, from the Realms of Glory
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Auld Lang Syne
- Away in a Manger
- Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
- Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
- Coventry Carol
- Deck the Halls
- Ding Dong! Merrily on High!
- Gesù Bambino
- Go, Tell It on the Mountain
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
- Good Christian Men, Rejoice
- Good King Wenceslas
- Hallelujah Chorus
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Here We Come A-Caroling
- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
- I Saw Three Ships
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
- It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
- Jingle Bells
- Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
- Joy to the World
- Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
- O Christmas Tree
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
- O Holy Night (Simplified Version)
- O Holy Night
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- Once in Royal David's City
- Pat-A-Pan
- Silent Night
- Still, Still, Still
- The Birthday of a King
- The First Noël
- The Holly and the Ivy
- The Twelve Days of Christmas
- Toyland
- Trepak
- Ukranian Bell Carol
- Up on the Housetop
- We Three Kings
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- What Child Is This?
- While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
Level 1: If you are a beginner at the piano or new to lead sheets and chord charts, start here. You'll find lead sheets with simplified chords, easy keys, finger numbers, and helpful charts explaining what you need to know about chords and chord symbols.
Level 2: If you have some music experience but want access to basic lead sheets and chord charts with the song's original key and chords, Level 2 is the book for you!
Level 3: If you have quite a bit of playing experience and are looking for more creative reharmonizations of your favorite tunes, check out Level 3.
